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Will James M. McDonald be sworn in as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York before August 22, 2026?

33%chance
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Clayton's status used as leverage in FISA fight
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Senate blue slip requirement blocks nomination
Decreases Likelihood
Trump taps James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New Yorkpbs.orgJun 13, 2026
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Increases Likelihood